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I certainly apologize or Tang & Blade info is here

It has come to my attention that some of us don't actually know where to get info on the tang stamps. So here it is

Tang Number Chart

Main Blade Identity

0.Wharncliffe
1. Regular Clip
2. Regular Spear
3. Sheep Foot
4. Spey
5. Drop Point/Skinner
6. Sabre Clip
7. Sabre Spear
8. Muskrat Clip
9. Cotton Sampler

For Example: if the Tang Stamp reads 735208

# 73 = Pattern number

5 = the main blade (Drop point/Skinner)

2 = the knife has 2 blades

08 = it was made in 2008

http://greateasterncutlery.net/blog/pocket-knives/tang-number-chart/

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Permalink Reply by Dana Mayo on February 29, 2012 at 8:48

That's great info.

In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Robert Burris on February 29, 2012 at 9:28

I know it would be asking alot but is there anyway we could have a picture of each? Help show the difference between say "Regular Clip" and the "Sabre Clip". Please if it's too much I understand.

Permalink Reply by J.J. Smith III on February 29, 2012 at 10:44

Robert, I've got a couple of pics on the Knifeology site that might help.

Permalink Reply by johnny twoshoes on February 29, 2012 at 12:02

I stole this from GEC, but I don't think that they will mind.

In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Robert Burris on February 29, 2012 at 13:59

Thanks so much Johnny, but you probably broke JJ.'s heart. No Warncliff..

Permalink Reply by johnny twoshoes on February 29, 2012 at 14:27

I'm sorry, I didn't see his post.

Should I take it down?

In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Robert Burris on February 29, 2012 at 14:38

No Johnny, that's his favorite pattern and it's not in there..lol That's a real good display but it's not complete. Thanks for posting it. Just wait till the Madame [Miss Jan} sees what we've been up to..lol

Permalink Reply by J.J. Smith III on February 29, 2012 at 15:26

That's ok. It's on this one.